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2008 Porsche Cayenne MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 92nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,703 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,703 15,000 mi/yr · $24.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #92 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 92Porsche Cayenne16 MPG $3,703
  7. 101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2008 CayenneOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cayenne MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Cayenne		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
4WD/AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Cayenne		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Cayenne S		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Cayenne GTS		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Cayenne Turbo		 Gas 12 MPG 19 MPG 14 MPG — $4,232
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
Cayenne GTS		 Gas 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2008 Porsche Cayenne vs. rivals

vs Volvo XC90 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi Q7 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr ML-Class saves $218/yr vs Acura MDX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr MDX saves $218/yr vs Volvo XC70 17 MPG · $3,485/yr XC70 saves $218/yr vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class 17 MPG · $3,485/yr R-Class saves $218/yr vs Lexus GX 15 MPG · $3,950/yr Cayenne saves $247/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 15 MPG · $3,950/yr Cayenne saves $247/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Porsche Cayenne use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne?

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Porsche Cayenne per year?

About $3,703 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $24.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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